Career Development & Professional Engagement Events
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[PAST EVENT] Ferguson Blair Publishing Seminar Day 2
November 5, 2022
9am - 2pm
Access & Features
- Registration/RSVP
The biennial Ferguson Blair Publishing Seminar is an exclusive opportunity to learn about publishing first-hand from alumni and professionals working in the industry in a variety of roles. W&M students and alumni are invited to join for two days of topical panels and networking opportunities with professionals in publishing and related fields.
Whether you are just starting your collegiate career, about to graduate, exploring careers, or just like books, don't miss out on this opportunity (which happens every other year) to learn and connect with alumni and professionals in the exciting world of publishing!
*This is a two-day event - Friday and Saturday!
The cost to attend is $15 and includes an appetizer reception on Friday and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Don't miss this exclusive W&M event! To sign-up, RSVP on TribeCareers for both dates and bring in cash or check for $15 to the Cohen Career Center front desk between business hours of Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm.
Schedule
Saturday, Nov. 5:
(Held at the Alumni House Hunter Hall)
8:30 AM: Continental Breakfast Available
Panels & Panelists Include:
9:00 AM: W&M Authors
Jill Twiss '98, Author: A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, Major Makes History, Everyone Gets a Say, The Someone New
Comedy Writer: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, The Amber Ruffin Show
Fiona Davis '98, Author: The Magnolia Palace, The Lions of Fifth Avenue, The Chelsea Girls, The Masterpiece, The Address, The Dollhouse, A Wild Rose
Jen Chaney '94, TV critic for Vulture and New York magazine, Author: As If: The Oral History of Clueless
10:15 AM: The Literary Agent & the Editor
Scott Moyers B.A. '90, M.A. '91, Vice President and Publisher, Penguin Books (Penguin Random House)
Gary Morris '89, Literary Agent, David Black Literary Agency
11:30 PM: First Jobs/Young Alumni in Publishing
Louise Strange W&M and St. Andrews '21, Associate Literary Scout at Maria B. Campbell Associates
Karyn Cumming '19, Digital Sales Associate, Simon & Schuster
Cana Clark '21, Marketing Assistant - Kids and YA, Sourcebooks
Diana Tramontano '21, Publicity Assistant & Office Relations Manager, Zibby Books
12:30 –2 PM: Round Table Networking Lunch
All students and panelists are invited to join for a buffet lunch and networking
Contact
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